Name: Shearwater Hotel & Spa
Address: Marina Point, Ballinasloe, Ireland, Marina Point, Galway County, Ireland
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $69 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Shearwater Hotel & Spa

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The spa and the swimming pool were incredible. The spa was finishing up some renovations during my time there so I will certainly return to see the finished result. I had an amazing full body massage. I took my son swimming and the pool was a perfect temperature and facilities were excellent.

Sandra, Ireland

The receptionists were very friendly and professional and the bar staff in the main bar and function room bar were fantastic! My room was also impeccable! Great beds and exceptionally clean.

Kieran, Vietnam

Room was very comfortable easy check in And check out

Sean, Malta

Clean hotel but that's about it when asked about air con was told 2 different stories

Lorr18, Ireland

Lorraine was the only memorable point of our stay at the Shearwater — or as you say—holiday

Patricia, United States of America

The baths are very high to get into tiles on floor were lose

Mary, Ireland

Our room was spacious and we were given an upgrade when we asked for it, The heating was very easy to control. Most of our business took place outside of the Hotel so we did not have an opportunity to experience the Bar or Restaurant on this visit. The lobby was comfortable and cheery. Easy to get WIFI. Parking was amazingly close and convenient.

Brendan, Ireland

Convenient to everything downtown great staff we had a little issue with our room and Liam was on it. Great breakfast family room was amazing

Stacy, United States of America

It was very central and everything was within walking distance. Breakfast was 100% and you could have as much or as little as you like as it was self-service. The menu and food in the bar was disappointing, poor choice and not great taste in food. Parking is great with plenty of underground space and lifts available.

Eamom, Ireland

The suite we had was virtually soundproof, the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was delightful. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility is beautiful and well kept.

Melody, United Kingdom

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8.6

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What guests loved the most:
“The spa and the swimming pool were incredible. The spa was finishing up some renovations during my time there so I will certainly return to see the finished result. I had an amazing full body massage....”

Sandra Ireland
“The receptionists were very friendly and professional and the bar staff in the main bar and function room bar were fantastic! My room was also impeccable! Great beds and exceptionally clean.”

Kieran Vietnam
“Room was very comfortable easy check in And check out”

Sean Malta
“Clean hotel but that's about it when asked about air con was told 2 different stories”

Lorr18 Ireland
“Lorraine was the only memorable point of our stay at the Shearwater — or as you say—holiday”

Patricia United States of America
“The baths are very high to get into tiles on floor were lose”

Mary Ireland
“Our room was spacious and we were given an upgrade when we asked for it, The heating was very easy to control.”

Brendan Ireland
“Convenient to everything downtown great staff we had a little issue with our room and Liam was on it. Great breakfast family room was amazing”

Stacy United States of America
“It was very central and everything was within walking distance. Breakfast was 100% and you could have as much or as little as you like as it was self-service.”

Eamom Ireland
“The suite we had was virtually soundproof, the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was delightful. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility is beautiful and well kept.”

Melody United Kingdom

The Shearwater Hotel is just 20 minutes' drive from Athlone and a 50-minute car journey from Galway. It is close to the marina and the River Suck. It offers fine-dining at Marengo's, a modern bar, and The SPA and a Shearfitness leisure center with swimming pool.

Each bedroom has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a comfortable bed and an LCD TV screen. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath.

A state-of-the-art conference and banqueting center has 9 meeting rooms and the Plaza Suite.

A range of activities can be enjoyed in the area surrounding the Shearwater Hotel, including golfing, extreme boot camp, clay pigeon shooting, fishing, and horse riding.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Family Room 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned room features a private bathroom, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This twin room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This triple room features air conditioning. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Suite 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This is a two-bedroom Family Suite, sharing 1 bathroom. The main bedroom sleeps 2 adults in a queen-size bed and the second room has a pull-down queen-size bed. Room Facilities: • Shower • Bathtub • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Desk • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Flat-screen TV • Electric kettle Parking: Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed). Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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Hotel surroundings

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Ballinasloe Golf Club
0.2 miles
Clonfert Cathedral
8.9 miles
Glendeer Open Farm
9.4 miles
Clonmacnoise
9.7 miles
Clonmacnois Church
9.7 miles
Temple Finghin
9.7 miles
Temple Ciaran
9.7 miles
St. Kieran's Cathedral
10 miles
Cross of the Scriptures
10 miles
Suck Valley Development
11.1 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles

Closest Airports *

Ireland West Knock Airport
47.3 miles
Shannon Airport
52.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“It is a very big, clean and comfortable hotel. Our room was perfect. A big double and single beds, seating area, desk. The location is perfect-10 minutes walk ...”

Neringa

Ireland

9.5

“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The new entrance and lobby area is very nice. The food available at the restaurant and bar was really nice and good v...”

Jasonirl

Ireland

9.5

“Friendly helpful staff, comfortable beds, clean, free WiFi, central location, plenty of room in foyer/lounge for meeting friends.”

Katherine

United Kingdom

9.5

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Food: Irish

Menu: À la carte

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From 4:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib when requested or an existing bed	FREE
3 - 16 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE

The maximum number of cribs and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

No extra beds are available

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Shearwater Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Sauna is closed from Fri, Sept 27, 2019 until Mon, Sept 30, 2019

Fitness center is closed from Fri, Sept 27, 2019 until Mon, Sept 30, 2019

Spa/wellness center is closed from Fri, Sept 27, 2019 until Mon, Sept 30, 2019

Hot tub/jacuzzi is closed from Fri, Sept 27, 2019 until Mon, Sept 30, 2019

Swimming pool is closed from Fri, Sept 27, 2019 until Mon, Sept 30, 2019

“The spa and the swimming pool were incredible. The spa was finishing up some renovations during my time there so I will certainly return to see the finished result. I had an amazing full body massage. I took my son swimming and the pool was a perfect temperature and facilities were excellent.”

Sandra

“The receptionists were very friendly and professional and the bar staff in the main bar and function room bar were fantastic! My room was also impeccable! Great beds and exceptionally clean. ”

Kieran

Vietnam

“Our room was spacious and we were given an upgrade when we asked for it, The heating was very easy to control. Most of our business took place outside of the Hotel so we did not have an opportunity to experience the Bar or Restaurant on this visit. The lobby was comfortable and cheery. Easy to get WIFI. Parking was amazingly close and convenient.”

Brendan

“It was very central and everything was within walking distance. Breakfast was 100% and you could have as much or as little as you like as it was self-service. The menu and food in the bar was disappointing, poor choice and not great taste in food. Parking is great with plenty of underground space and lifts available.”

Eamom

“The suite we had was virtually soundproof, the beds were very comfortable. Breakfast was delightful. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The facility is beautiful and well kept.”

Melody

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Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Hubert
Switzerland
7.5

“excellent stay for a short stopover”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
easy and quick check-in good variety of breakfast free and fast WiFi

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Richard
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent stay, great hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely hotel reception staff couldnt do enough for you very welcoming , breakfast was lovely buffett style plenty to chose from plus fruit, crossiants pastries, comfy beds tv in room gym, pool, sauna all included plus free car park for guests

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Anonymous
Ireland
7.9

Good
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It’s not in a great location Very expensive, especially for regulars that go dancing on Sunday nights, The room rate is too high, Plus, the food is far too expensive.
It’s very clean, friendly staff. Great entertainment , especially on Sunday nights for dancing.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Aidan
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The buzzer was broke at the front door. I was out, phone had died. I spent over two hours outside the front door waiting for a night porter, staff member to let me in. When the door was eventually opened I was greeted by a smirk and a "why didnt you call" no apologies, nothing.
The food was lovely, reception staff were great. Rooms were cosy, and everything was as expected. All in all a great place to stay

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 17, 2019

Willie
Ireland
9.2

“An enjoyable experience”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bar tables must be spotless before guest use them. Small arm chairs in bar badly need re upholstering .
The chicken wings and Batter Cod. 👅👅👅👅👅

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 15, 2019

Una
Ireland
8.3

“Value for money and pleasant staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stale smell of cigarettes in corridor and initial bedroom allocated. Lack of attention at breakfast for tea and coffee ... no staff initially around tables
Open aspect and comfort

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 14, 2019

Terry
Ireland
9.6

“My stay was very relaxing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A small games room for the teenagers would be a great addition to the hotel
The food in the bar was excellent The staff were very friendly

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 12, 2019

Neringa
Ireland

1 helpful vote
9.6

“It is such a nice place I would gladly come back again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
With all the entertainment in the evenings it was pretty noisy in the room till about midnight. Air conditioner was making more noise than cooling down the room.
It is a very big, clean and comfortable hotel. Our room was perfect. A big double and single beds, seating area, desk. The location is perfect-10 minutes walk to the town centre. Spa is beautiful. Swimming pool, gym is available for the guests. There is even a little cosy library on the main floor. Staff is friendly and very helpful. We stayed there for three nights over the weekend and there were some events happening every evening, live music, dances, etc. So plenty of entertainment if one is looking for it.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 9, 2019

Tracy
Ireland
9.2

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Nice food and comfortable rooms. Staff very friendly

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Des
Ireland
6.3

“Way below par?”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just about everything!
Not a lot!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Sandra
Ireland
6.7

“Would return for the leisure centre/spa but probably not stay in the hotel itself again”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was no fridge in my room which when traveling with a 9 month old made storage of food a bit difficult. The telephone line in my room didn't work so I had to order room service from my mobile.
The spa and the swimming pool were incredible. The spa was finishing up some renovations during my time there so I will certainly return to see the finished result. I had an amazing full body massage. I took my son swimming and the pool was a perfect temperature and facilities were excellent.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Gary
Ireland
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Food was not good
Staff were really nice

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
3.8

“Disappointing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Upon arriving, the hotel reception area was beautiful. However, when getting to our rooms, it was a different story. The rooms were old and dated. The air conditioning didn't work and we ended up having to change rooms because the heat was unbearable. We had to run around with room keys to find a room were the air conditioning might have worked. Breakfast wasn't the best and there was limited selection. Reception staff were so so (depending who served you). At the bar the first night we were told they didn't serve cocktails or blue gin... Only to discover the next night that they did. With one member of staff telling us "It depends who's on and if they can be bothered making the cocktails". We paid almost €700 for 2 family rooms and for what we got it was very disappointing. I wouldnt recommend this hotel and we won't be back.
Some staff were pleasant.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Nk
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fairly good value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast
Bed very comfortable

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room too hot and noisy, room 121. Tiles in bathroom broken. Towel dirty.
Staff nice, food in bar nice.

Stayed in July 2019

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